Due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tarpley Volunteer Fire Department has cancelled its annual Labor Day Picnic and Parade, fire department officials have announced.
Officials said the event, planned this year for Sept. 6, had never been cancelled in the memory of any of its membership.
However, the department decided its job it to help folks when they are in need, not to put supporters in harm’s way, which could result from a large gathering like that normally associated with the department’s annual fundraiser.
Officials thanked the community for its continued support and said they hope to see everyone who has ...